As part of the first day of EIMA 2026, the 2027 Tractor Of The Year (TOTY) award winners were announced; so who won what?

The TOTY awards rotate each year between Agritechnica, in Hanover, Germany and EIMA, in Bologna, Italy.

The 26-member judging panel representing 25 countries announced their decision on the first day of the Italian machinery trade show.

High power

Steyr's Cervus 6440 CVT beat out heavy competition from Fendt's 1167 Vario MT Gen 2, Zoomlion's DV3504 and Claas' Axion 8.290 Cmatic to win the +300hp HighPower TOTY award.

The Steyr model is powered by an 8.7L six-cylinder FPT Cursor 9 engine, delivering a maximum power and torque output of 435hp and 1,851Nm respectively.

The Cervus 6440 was noted for having a smooth S-Control Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with four mechanical ranges.

While the judges appreciated the advanced transmission technology and high work capacity in the design, they found the hydraulic system "particularly noteworthy".

The Steyr delivers a flow rate of up to 360L/min, combined with a rear linkage maximum lift capacity of 14.35t.

Previously, the Cervus CVT had won both the BIG SEE International Design Award and a Red Dot Design Award, so this win further compliments Steyr's machine.

Steyr product marketing manager for compact and 4WD tractors for Europe, Markus Putz said: "The Cervus CVT was developed to deliver the power, productivity and efficiency required by today's professional farming businesses while maintaining the comfort and ease of operation expected from a Steyr tractor.

"This award confirms that the innovations built into the range are delivering real value for operators and are being recognised by some of the most respected experts in the agricultural machinery industry."

Mid power

The Massey Ferguson 7S.245 Mark 2 triumphed in the MidPower category, possibly the most important one for Irish onlookers, as it features machines ranging from 150-280hp.

Featuring a 7.5L six-cylinder AGCO Power Core75 engine, the top model in the new range delivers up to 256hp and 1,184Nm of torque.

The Dyna-VT CVT operates cleanly and adapts to working conditions with ease.

The hydraulic system provides a flow rate up to 190L/min, while the tractor also has a maximum rear lift capacity of 9.6t.

Bridging the gap between the established 7S and 8S models, the 7S Mark 2 packs power into a tidy machine while boasting high efficiency, a spacious cab and an intuitive design.

Finalists for the award in the power segment included two CNH entries: the Case IH Puma 185 and New Holland T7.270 Methane Power.

Also featured was sister company Valtra's T236, another excellent option in the power segment from an AGCO brand.

Utility

Claas ran out winners in the six-finalist Utility segment, where competitors are limited to four-cylinder engines, a maximum operating weight of 10t and a power range of 70-150hp.

A contributing part of the Claas Arion 4.150 Cmatic winning over the jury is the "advanced technologies into a compact, versatile tractor".

Powered by a 4.5L four-cylinder Cummins engine, the Arion 4.150 delivers up to 150hp and 646Nm of torque.

Combined with the Cmatic CVT and Claas technologies, the tractor provides a competitive option for the market.

The award winner remained under a media embargo until the day of the competition, meaning that a limited amount of people had seen and experienced the machine before its win, something not seen with other winners.

AGCO was once again well represented among the finalists, with Fendt's 314 Vario Gen 5 and Massey Ferguson's 5S.145 Dyna-VT both being present.

Alternatively, Landini's 6-145 RS, Tumosan's 81 Evo and Solis' 95 Cab were unfortunate to miss out.

Blue redemption

Despite missing out on the MidPower award, all was not lost for the New Holland T7.270 Methane Power.

The Sustainability category is made up of five tractors featured in the other categories.

It highlights innovation and efforts within the agricultural machinery industry to provide environmentally sustainable tractors.

Aebi's TT 212, the Utility category winner Claas's Aarion 4.150 and the HighPower finalists from Valtra and Zoomlion all featured, however, it was the blue tractor that scooped the honour.

Equipped with a 6.7L six-cylinder FPT NEF engine running on compressed natural gas or biomethane, the New Holland delivers a maximum output of 270hp and 1,160Nm of torque.

The jury described the T7.270 Methane Power as a "practical solution for diversifying energy sources in agriculture, combining performance and technology with the potential to reduce its climate footprint".

Specialised

Claas became the first brand, since Fendt in 2025, to win a double at the TOTY awards, as it also took home the specialised award for its Nexos 2.120 Cmatic.

The specialised category is for tractors in use in vineyards, orchards and mountain farms that have more than 40hp.

Powered by a 3.6L four-cylinder FPT engine, the Nexos 2.120 provides a maximum performance of 120hp and 466Nm of torque.

The jury reasoned that the tractor represents a "significant step forward in specialist tractor design".

Aebi's TT 212, Antonio Carraro's TGF 7600 Infinity, BCS' Volcan 85, Solis' N95 Cab and Tafe's 6065 were beat out by Claas in this instance.

TOTYBOT

The TOTYBOT category is dedicated exclusively to tractors equipped with a three-point hitch, no cab, PTO or electric power transfer to implements that are available in the European Market.

The winner of the 2027 category is the AgXeed AgBot T2 7 Series, with the other finalists being Agricobots' Atomatika and Black Shire's RC 3075.

This is AgXeed's third year in a row coming out on top in the TOTYBOT category.

The 5.2L four-cylinder Deutz engine in the T2 7 Series delivers 170kW and a maximum torque of 950Nm.

According to the manufacturer's figures, the machine can operate for up to 16 hours at 75% engine load.

The jury recognised the AgBot T2 7 Series as a "solution focused on the practical use of robotics in agricultural holdings".